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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.27, 1,007.10 and 481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.27, 1,007.10 and 481.84 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.27 : 1,007.10 = 481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.27/1,007.10 = 481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.27x = 1,007.10 × 481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.27x = 485,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,261.06/730.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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